US5082450A - Safety plug with ground lock and prong locks - Google Patents

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US5082450A
US5082450A US07/575,989 US57598990A US5082450A US 5082450 A US5082450 A US 5082450A US 57598990 A US57598990 A US 57598990A US 5082450 A US5082450 A US 5082450A
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • This invention relates to electrical plugs at the end of an electrical power cord.
  • Electrical power cords are commonplace and are necessary in order to carry electrical energy from wall sockets (i.e., electrical outlets) to a multitude of common appliances, tools, etc.
  • the electrical energy carried by such cords normally is 110 volts AC and is capable of inflicting serious injury or even death to a person who may come into direct electrical contact with such energy. For this reason, electrical cords are insulated.
  • conventional electrical power cords at one end must include outwardly extending prongs which slidably engage the energized electrical contacts in an electrical outlet when the prongs are inserted into the outlet. As soon as the prongs make electrical contact with the contacts in the outlet, electrical energy passes through the prongs and into the power cord. This happens even before the prongs are fully inserted into the electrical outlet.
  • an electrical plug for attachment to the end of an electrical power cord having electrical wires and a ground wire therein.
  • the plug comprises:
  • ground prong carried by the body member and projecting forwardly from the first end of the body member; wherein the ground prong includes an interior cavity and an aperture which communicates with the cavity; wherein the ground prong further includes a lock spring in the cavity which includes a raised portion which projects outwardly through the aperture and which is normally deflectable into the cavity;
  • lock means for locking the plug prongs selectively in the retracted position and in the extended position
  • an elongated locking bar carried by the arm; the locking bar being movable between (1) a first position in which it is slidably received in the cavity in the ground prong for preventing the raised portion of the lock spring from being deflected into the cavity, and (2) a second position in which the locking bar is retracted from the cavity.
  • the power cord is rendered much safer because the owner can retract the plug prongs into the plug and lock them when the cord is not being used. Then small children cannot be injured by attempting to insert the prongs into an electrical outlet.
  • use of the electrical plug of this invention enables the power cord to be locked into an electrical outlet to prevent inadvertent separation of the cord from the socket.
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of a safety plug of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a cut-away view of the safety plug of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the features of the ground prong lock utilized in this invention.
  • a safety plug 10 of the invention comprising a body member 12 for attachment to the end of an electrical power cord 40.
  • electrical wires 41, 42 and 43 In the power cord there are electrical wires 41, 42 and 43.
  • Wire 41 is secured to prong recess guide 24 by screw 44, and wire 42 is secured to prong recess guide 25 by screw 45.
  • Wire 43 is electrically connected to ground prong 15.
  • prongs 14 and 16 are slidably movable between an extended position (shown in the drawings) and a retracted position in which they are fully received within a cavity in the body member. Electrical energy from wires 41 and 42 travels to prongs 16 and 14, respectively, through guides 24 and 25. As shown in the drawings, prongs 14 and 16 are in sliding contact with the guides 24 and 25.
  • An arm 18 is secured to prongs 14 and 16 so that movement of arm 18 along the longitudinal axis of the body member will cause the prongs to be moved selectively between their extended position and their retracted position.
  • a slide button 20 is connected to arm 18 so that movement of arm 18 is controlled by the slide button. For example, an aperture 21 in the slide button may engage pin or post 19 on arm 18.
  • Locking means are included for locking the plug prongs 14 and 16 in either the extended position or the retracted position, as desired.
  • Pin 22 is secured to one end 30A of a pivotable lock arm or lever 30. The pin extends through an aperture or opening in the guide 25 as illustrated.
  • Lever 30 is mounted on pin 31 to enable the lever to pivot.
  • Spring or bias means 32 urges end 30A of the lever to the position shown in the drawings. By pushing end 30B of the lever toward the body 12 of the plug the pin 22 is caused to move away from the rearward end of prong 14. This enables the prongs to be retracted into the body member 12.
  • Prong 14 includes an aperture 14A. When the prongs are fully retracted into the body member, pin 22 can engage aperture 14A and thereby lock the plug prongs 14 and 16 within body 12. The prongs can be unlocked by pressing end 30B of lock arm 30 again.
  • a lock spring carried within the cavity of ground prong 15.
  • the spring includes a raised portion 15A which normally extends upwardly through the aperture in the top surface of ground prong 15.
  • An elongated locking bar 17 is secured at one end to arm 18 and is carried by arm 18. Bar 17 is slidably received in the cavity in ground prong 15 when arm 18 is moved to its forward position (shown in FIG. 2). Bar 17 accordingly prevents the raised portion 15A of the lock spring from being deflected downwardly into the cavity in ground prong 15. In this manner, the locking bar prevents the ground prong from being inadvertently separated from an electrical outlet socket.

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An electrical plug for the end of an electrical power cord. The plug includes plug prongs and a ground prong, all of which are moveable between retracted and extended positions. The prongs can be locked in the retracted and extended positions, as desired. When the prongs are locked in the retracted position, small children are prevented from attempting to connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. The plug can also be locked in an electrical outlet.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to electrical plugs at the end of an electrical power cord.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Electrical power cords are commonplace and are necessary in order to carry electrical energy from wall sockets (i.e., electrical outlets) to a multitude of common appliances, tools, etc. The electrical energy carried by such cords normally is 110 volts AC and is capable of inflicting serious injury or even death to a person who may come into direct electrical contact with such energy. For this reason, electrical cords are insulated.
However, conventional electrical power cords at one end must include outwardly extending prongs which slidably engage the energized electrical contacts in an electrical outlet when the prongs are inserted into the outlet. As soon as the prongs make electrical contact with the contacts in the outlet, electrical energy passes through the prongs and into the power cord. This happens even before the prongs are fully inserted into the electrical outlet.
Unfortunately, small children often place their fingers on the outwardly extending prongs of a power cord when attempting to insert the prongs into an electrical outlet. Consequently, small children can easily receive a strong electrical shock when attempting to insert the prongs into an electrical outlet.
Another problem which has been observed with electrical power cords concerns the fact that they can become inadvertently disconnected from an electrical wall socket (e.g., by furniture being moved which catches on the cord, people who stumble into or trip over power cords, etc.). Sometimes this can create serious problems. For example, when the power cord extends from the wall socket to a life-support system or to computer apparatus, unintended loss of electrical power can present serious or dangerous problems.
There has not heretofore been provided a safety electrical plug having the advantages described herein for preventing children from attempting to connect a power cord to an electrical outlet and for preventing a power cord from becoming inadvertently disconnected from an electrical outlet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an electrical plug for attachment to the end of an electrical power cord having electrical wires and a ground wire therein. The plug comprises:
(a) a body member having first and second ends;
(b) a plurality of spaced-apart first and second plug prongs carried by the body member and being slidably movable between (i) a retracted position in which the plug prongs are within the body member; and (ii) an extended position in which the plug prongs project forwardly from the first end of the body member; wherein the plug prongs are electrically connected to the electrical wires in the body member;
(c) a ground prong carried by the body member and projecting forwardly from the first end of the body member; wherein the ground prong includes an interior cavity and an aperture which communicates with the cavity; wherein the ground prong further includes a lock spring in the cavity which includes a raised portion which projects outwardly through the aperture and which is normally deflectable into the cavity;
(d) an arm attached to the plug prongs for slidable movement relative to the body member for movement of the plug prongs between said retracted and extended positions;
(e) lock means for locking the plug prongs selectively in the retracted position and in the extended position; and
(f) an elongated locking bar carried by the arm; the locking bar being movable between (1) a first position in which it is slidably received in the cavity in the ground prong for preventing the raised portion of the lock spring from being deflected into the cavity, and (2) a second position in which the locking bar is retracted from the cavity.
When the electrical plug of this invention is operably connected to the end of an electrical power cord, the power cord is rendered much safer because the owner can retract the plug prongs into the plug and lock them when the cord is not being used. Then small children cannot be injured by attempting to insert the prongs into an electrical outlet.
Also, use of the electrical plug of this invention enables the power cord to be locked into an electrical outlet to prevent inadvertent separation of the cord from the socket.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention is described in more detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the several views and in which:
FIG. 1 is a top view of a safety plug of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a cut-away view of the safety plug of FIG. 1.; and
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the features of the ground prong lock utilized in this invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the drawings there is shown a safety plug 10 of the invention comprising a body member 12 for attachment to the end of an electrical power cord 40. In the power cord there are electrical wires 41, 42 and 43. Wire 41 is secured to prong recess guide 24 by screw 44, and wire 42 is secured to prong recess guide 25 by screw 45. Wire 43 is electrically connected to ground prong 15.
Spaced-apart prongs 14 and 16 are slidably movable between an extended position (shown in the drawings) and a retracted position in which they are fully received within a cavity in the body member. Electrical energy from wires 41 and 42 travels to prongs 16 and 14, respectively, through guides 24 and 25. As shown in the drawings, prongs 14 and 16 are in sliding contact with the guides 24 and 25.
An arm 18 is secured to prongs 14 and 16 so that movement of arm 18 along the longitudinal axis of the body member will cause the prongs to be moved selectively between their extended position and their retracted position. A slide button 20 is connected to arm 18 so that movement of arm 18 is controlled by the slide button. For example, an aperture 21 in the slide button may engage pin or post 19 on arm 18.
Locking means are included for locking the plug prongs 14 and 16 in either the extended position or the retracted position, as desired. Pin 22 is secured to one end 30A of a pivotable lock arm or lever 30. The pin extends through an aperture or opening in the guide 25 as illustrated. Lever 30 is mounted on pin 31 to enable the lever to pivot. Spring or bias means 32 urges end 30A of the lever to the position shown in the drawings. By pushing end 30B of the lever toward the body 12 of the plug the pin 22 is caused to move away from the rearward end of prong 14. This enables the prongs to be retracted into the body member 12.
Prong 14 includes an aperture 14A. When the prongs are fully retracted into the body member, pin 22 can engage aperture 14A and thereby lock the plug prongs 14 and 16 within body 12. The prongs can be unlocked by pressing end 30B of lock arm 30 again.
As illustrated in FIG. 3, there is a lock spring carried within the cavity of ground prong 15. The spring includes a raised portion 15A which normally extends upwardly through the aperture in the top surface of ground prong 15. An elongated locking bar 17 is secured at one end to arm 18 and is carried by arm 18. Bar 17 is slidably received in the cavity in ground prong 15 when arm 18 is moved to its forward position (shown in FIG. 2). Bar 17 accordingly prevents the raised portion 15A of the lock spring from being deflected downwardly into the cavity in ground prong 15. In this manner, the locking bar prevents the ground prong from being inadvertently separated from an electrical outlet socket. When it is desired to disconnect the electrical plug of this invention from the electrical outlet socket, it is first necessary to press end 30B of lever 30 toward body member 12, after which arm 18 may be moved rearwardly to retract plug prongs 14 and 16 into body member 12 and at the same time retract locking bar 17 into body member 12. Then the plug may be removed from the outlet socket.

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1. An electrical plug for attachment to the end of an electrical power cord having electrical wires and a ground wire therein, said plug comprising:
(a) a body member having first and second ends;
(b) spaced-apart first and second plug prongs carried by said body member and being slidably movable between (i) a retracted position in which said plug prongs are within said body member, and (ii) an extended position in which said plug prongs project forwardly from said first end of said body member; wherein said plug prongs are electrically connected to said electrical wires in said body member;
(c) a ground prong carried by said body member and projecting forwardly from said first end of said body member; wherein said ground prong includes an interior cavity and an aperture which communicates with said cavity; wherein said ground prong further includes a lock spring in said cavity which includes a raised portion which projects outwardly through said aperture and which is normally deflectable into said cavity;
(d) an arm attached to said plug prongs for slidable movement relative to said body member for movement of said plug prongs between said retracted and extended positions;
(e) lock means for locking said plug prongs selectively in said retracted position and in said extended position; and
(f) an elongated locking bar carried by said arm; said locking bar being movable between (1) a first position in which it is slidably received in said cavity in said ground prong for preventing said raised portion of said lock spring from being deflected into said cavity, and (2) a second position in which said locking bar is retracted from said cavity.
2. An electrical plug in accordance with claim 1, wherein one of said plug prongs includes an aperture extending transversely therethrough, wherein said lock means comprises a pin which is movable between inward and outward positions; wherein when said plug prongs are in said retracted position and said pin is in said inward position, said pin extends into said aperture and prevents said plug prongs from moving to said extended position.
3. An electrical plug in accordance with claim 2, further comprising a lock arm having first and second ends; wherein said lock arm is pivotably carried by said body member; wherein said pin is secured to said first end of said lock arm; and wherein said second end of said lock arm is accessible outside said body member for selective movement of said pin between said inward and outward positions.
4. An electrical plug in accordance with claim 3, further comprising bias means for biasing said lock arm in a manner such that said pin is in said inward position.
5. An electrical plug in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bias means comprises a spring.
6. An electrical plug in accordance with claim 2, wherein when said plug prongs are in said extended position and said pin is in said inward position, said pin is adapted to prevent said plug prongs from moving to said retracted position.
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